Vote Is Divided Along Party Lines, With GOP Pointing to Obama’s Executive Action on Immigrants

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Senate on Tuesday confirmed Sarah Saldaña to be a top immigration official in the Homeland Security Department.

Ms. Saldaña, currently the U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Texas, was confirmed in a 55-39 vote, largely along party lines. Republicans said their opposition reflected their frustration over President Barack Obama’s plans to shield millions of illegal immigrants from deportation, rather than specific criticism of Ms. Saldaña.